Lactation Services
At Barstow Community Hospital, assistance with breastfeeding is offered by an international board certified lactation consultant. After your baby is born, this professional is available Monday through Friday to help ensure success with breastfeeding. You can also schedule a time for support and education in an outpatient capacity if you’ve already gone home.
Services include:
- Lactation specialist services
- Parent/infant attachment education
- Infant feeding education
- Mother/infant assessments
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes:
Every other month on Thursdays (call for dates)
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Barstow Community Hospital OB Waiting Room
Breastfeeding Support Group For New Moms:
Every Thursday
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Barstow Community Hospital Basement Conference Room
For More Information
Call 760-957-3323
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